Penalty for employer who viewed Asian workers as “younger, cheaper and faster” than locals

A labour-hire operator in Sydney who says she hired young Asian workers because they are “younger, cheaper and faster than locals who are old and slow” has been penalised more than $100,000, as a result of legal action by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Free advice for small business payroll specialists

The Fair Work Ombudsman will provide free advice to small business advisers and payroll specialists at the Workplace Review 2016 Payroll Expo in Sydney this week.

Statement on 417 visa-holders

The Fair Work Ombudsman has today released its report into the experiences of 417 working holiday visa-holders in Australia.

Hundreds of workers picking mushrooms allegedly short-changed almost $650,000

A national Inquiry into workplace practices in the horticulture industry has uncovered the alleged underpayment of hundreds of pickers on a Queensland mushroom farm.

McDonald’s continues to show its commitment to young workers

McDonald’s Australia continues to demonstrate its commitment to excellent workplace practices at its restaurants, achieving outstanding compliance rates over the past two years.

Australian charities face scrutiny in new Inquiry

Some major Australian charities will be scrutinised by the Fair Work Ombudsman as part of a new Inquiry in response to concerns that young charity collectors are being exploited.

Penalties imposed over threats to Indian doctor

The operators of a general medical practice south of Brisbane have been penalised more than $51,000 for subjecting an Indian-trained doctor to “appalling” treatment after he complained to the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Beef farmer faces court action for allegedly short-changing 417 visa-holders $38,000

The operators of a remote beef cattle farm in Queensland are facing legal action for allegedly underpaying six backpackers from the UK and Ireland.

Farmers penalised almost $70,000 for short-changing 417 visa-holders $2600

The operators of a Queensland farm with a history of flouting workplace laws have been penalised almost $70,000 and ordered to overhaul their workplace practices following legal action by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

New Community Engagement Grants Program

Guidelines for new grants to deliver advice and assistance on workplace laws to vulnerable groups in the community have been released today by the Fair Work Ombudsman.